Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Uniontown (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Uniontown, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include directing TSO teams, making TSA-based decisions, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport partners to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as specialized security experience.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Uniontown, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include directing TSO teams, making TSA-based decisions, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport partners to ensure secure, efficient operations.